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Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a rental home on Wolsteeg in the heart of Leiden. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,095 per month, the price is in line with the average for rental homes in Leiden.
Pieterswijk is a lively, central neighbourhood in Leiden, right between the city's three student associations. One resident describes it as "Busy but cosy", noting the daytime bustle from tourists and evening activity from students, which they find cosy rather than disturbing. They appreciate the many restaurants, the nearby supermarket, and the proximity to water and the Hortus. However, they mention that driving in the neighbourhood can be tricky due to restrictions and detours, and they feel there isn't enough greenery, most plants come from residents, not the municipality. Based on this single review, the neighbourhood scores a 6.88 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with mostly one-person households and a young population. For more context, see the Pieterswijk neighbourhood.
Wolsteeg is a street in the historic centre, so daily life is very walkable. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, with SPAR and Hoogvliet a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is also within easy reach. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Leiden, which offers a wide range of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Lokahi Verhuur. The agent has not published full property details, so the information on this page is based on the street and neighbourhood rather than the specific home.
Details of this home
Wolsteeg, Leiden
Satisfactory · 1 resident
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
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About Wolsteeg, Leiden
Lokahi Verhuur has published only the street and price on Pararius.
The monthly rent is €2,095. This is in line with the average for rental homes in Leiden, which is around €2,200. However, without knowing the floor area, it's hard to compare the price per square metre.
Pieterswijk is a busy, central neighbourhood in Leiden, popular with students and young professionals. It's known for its lively atmosphere, with many restaurants and shops nearby. One resident describes it as 'busy but cosy', though they note that driving can be difficult and greenery is limited.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride.
Ekoplaza is just 95 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. SPAR and Hoogvliet are within a few hundred metres, and Albert Heijn and Dirk are about a ten-minute walk.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Haanstra Basisschool is 263 metres away, OBS Lucas van Leyden is 355 metres, and there are others within a kilometre.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Pieterswijk
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